//------------------------------// // The Coup // Story: Spike Dorcha // by Dragon-In-Black //------------------------------// Spike walked up to his castle, looking like a true emperor. The front of the castle was built through hard black stone, the stone itself is powerful and can stop any spell both light and dark. On the front were large windows that you could look out of. The double doors had the same mark Spike uses when he needs it. On the doors were the three claw mark, and it looked powerful. Spike walked up the four steps and headed for the front double doors. Vux walked together with him, and was amazed on the inside. The roof was huge and had a shiny crystal ball that hanged from the ceiling with different coloured crystals. The floors were made out of black wood that Spike had enchanted to make it impossible to destroy. The hall that they were in showed different rooms and two staircases that lead to the second floor. "Hey Spike? Is it okay if I look around?" Vux asked, turning to Spike who looked around trying to bring everything in. "Yes of course, enjoy the little tour." Spike said, making Vux nod and walk of in one direction. Spike walked up to the second floor and noticed that there was another staircase that lead to the third floor. Spike walked up that one also. The third floor had a large red mat, that lead in different directions on the floor. Spike decided to walk in one direction which was kn his left. The corridors were quite large and showed different artifacts that Spike thought was useless. He came upon a door that had a two large double doors made out of wood. Spike opened the double doors with ease, and walked inside. On the inside were large windows and one large throne. The throne was made out of hard black wood and had a skull on either side of the armrests. Spike walked up to it, and sat down feeling like a true emperor. He felt his anger flare up and subside for a few minutes. All of a sudden he heard a voice calling for him. It was saying his name, he looked up and saw Vux looking at him worried. Spike sat straight in his throne and looked at her with interest. "Spike, are you okay?" Vux asked, worried. She had come upon the double doors and saw that they were open and saw Spike sitting their like their true leader. But something had been of, the temperature in the room had gone drastically down. "Yes, sorry Vux. Didn't know you found this room." Spike said, trying to look apologetic even though his helmet was on. "Its fine Spike, I was just wondering how you planned on taking over the badlands?" Vux asked, not having heard a clear answer as to how they would do it. Spike thought about this question, he already had a answer. He had planned on just taking over, building the borders and forcing his new subjects to obey him. "Well, I planned on forcing them to obey me. Then again, I already look terrifying so they might do like the Crystal Ponies, see my word as the law itself. We could use dark magic to build borders and blocking out those that have evil intentions to our glorious nation. In fact, we should probably have a speech letting them know about the changes." Vux nodded, feeling a little frightened about Spike's response. She did know that Spike had gone through a lot, but she didn't expect him to turn into this. Then again, she didn't know who he was until he came to the badlands a few days ago either. He could have been any dragon. She walked up to her leader and gave him a hug. Spike froze for a few seconds but soon returned it. They were like that for a whole minute, until they both pulled away. "That was... amazing." Spike said, making Vux nod. She could only nod because she was lost in thoughts. She was pulled away from them, when Spike started doing some weird incantation in the room. He was standing in the middle of the room beside to large oak tree stub that reached the ceilings. Then Vux gasped. In front of her, was ten beings that looked like Spike but in a different type of armour. Their armour was the one of a normal medieval time, but it still looked frightening because of the large swords they had. Spike looked quite satisfied with his work, and started to give them the order Vux had been waiting for. "I want you ten to start trouble in Death Valley. I want to rule these areas with an iron claw. I want all of the badlands to myself. Make sure to kill those who resist. I don't want to put any creature in prison today, but that doesn't mean i want them dead. Understood?" Spike said, with a bone chilling voice. They saluted to him, and you could clearly see their swords now. Their swords were blood red in colour, but Vux didn't know if it was real or just the colour. Spike seemed to notice her small fear and walked over to her, across the red mat underneath them. He looked at her through the magic in his helmet. "Its not real, the red on their swords. It shows their violent tendencies apparently." Spike said, making Vux relax a little. She saw how the soldiers moved out of the castle without making a single sound. It was just like Spike. "They have the same ability as me, quite interesting. But I'm more handsome right?" Spike said, making Vux look ipat him with 'are you serious?' Look. Spike just laughed, and walked out of the throne room and decided to watch the destruction. He then remembered something, he didn't tell his minions about what to do with the civilians other than to either kill them dor leave them be. Vux must have realized this to, because she walked up to him and made her horn glow. All of a sudden, Spike heard a voice in his head which was Vux. "Soldiers, our leader forgot to tell you that, you are to bring the civilians over to the castle so he can introduce himself as the king." Vux said, and then left. Spike looked at her a little surprised. She just grinned at him. "How did you do that?" Spike asked, as they were walking down a shady street were no light was shining. Vux smiled a little and responded; "Its something the Changeling hives sometimes uses if we forget to tell each other something. It can work for two or more creatures." Vux explained, and Spike nodded in understanding. They walked for several minutes, and they heard screams of pain and agony. Spike just chuckled at it while Vux kept a blank face. The soldiers of Spike were very loyal to him, and kept their word. Spike sometimes helped a suffering idiot, and killed that creature through his heart. Spike's blade was bloody and he wouldn't have it any other way. Vux sometimes attacked, but that was more rare than anything else. Spike used his dark magic to build large walls over the border between Equestria and other neighboring lands. He didn't want any un-invited guests, to stroll into his glorious kingdom. Spike continued to walk through his city, and occasionally heard screams from protesters. Spike grinned, and he felt something press on his right side. He looked and saw Vux keeping herself close to him. She looked at Spike, and looked confused. "Are you alright?" Spike asked, making Vux nod slowly. "Yeah i'm alright, just a little surprised by all these bodies and blood is all." Vux said, making Spike nod in understanding. He did kind of expect there to be less, but he did know that there would be protesters but not that many. They walked back to the castle, where most of the population now was. Spike pushed himself forward, making some creatures fall. Spike walked up to a small podium that had a small speech table. Every creature starred at Spike in fear, and Spike looked at them with an evil glint. "Hello every creature, i understand your frustrations. You want answers, and i will give it to you. I will now rule the badlands with an iron claw. We will still have the name Badlands. We will have the strongest nation, our military will be the strongest. Our hospitals will be the strongest, and our children will be safe from harm." Spike said, making the forced listeners to look at him as if he was crazy. They didn't like the fact that he would rule them at all, but the points he pointed out couldn't be denied. Vux was impressed herself. "That will be all. Now, there will be some soldiers of our military coming to re-build our nation. There will be stronger houses. All small towns and cities in Badlands will be under my control. Understood?" Spike said, making the creatures nod because they were honestly terrified. Spike nodded, but no creature saw it because of the helmet. They left after being allowed to leave, but made sure to not in any way disrespect the soldiers or their new leaders. Spike sighed, and walked inside of his castle. He walked to the throne room, and he sat down. He looked forward for the ponies to see the borders. He needed some human technology though, and he knew where to find it. He needed to use a spell though, to open another mirror portal. Spike didn't know how he would do that, but he could always ask princess Cadence. Vux walked inside, and watched as Spike looked lost in thought. She walked cautiously forward as to not startle him. It didn't matter though, as he always seemed to know who was an enemy and who was a friendly. She walked up to him and gently knocked on Spike's metal leg. Spike looked down and saw Vux. "What can i help you with Vux?" Spike asked, his voice clear of any emotion. Vux sincerely hoped he wasn't mad at her or anything. She sighed, and hoped to get a straight answer. "Spike, will you go to war against Equestria?" Vux Asked, making Spike think of the question. He didn't really want to go to war against Equestria, but then again. He have made large borders between Badlands and Equestria, so they would naturally become curious and investigate. "No, i don't think i will. I'll say this though, if they start a war with us, then we'll have a war against Equestria." Spike said, making Vux look worried. Spike sighed. "Don't worry Vux, i know for a fact that the Crystal Empire wouldn't start a war with us, if anything, they would join us because i saved them from King Sombra." Vux relaxed at that bit, but she still had worry. "We also have the Changeling's. Thorax wouldn't hesitate to help us. Griffinstone i'm unsure about." Spike said, making Vux relax a little more, but she still felt that worry in her. The two princesses Celestia and Luna. "Oh, and i believe aunt Luna will be on our side." She still felt shock that Spike was a Solaris. She wondered what would happen if the snobbish ponies knew he was a prince. They most likely would be terrified of displeasing him. Spike closed his eyes and meditated. Vux was lost in thought and was thinking about all of the scenarios it could play out. Spike could get hurt, then again, he is a dragon so he might not feel the same pain. 'He also wears that armor that has Basilisk venom, so he should be as strong as King Bahamut if he was alive.' Vux thought, to herself. In Equestria, princess Celestia had gotten the report of the large walls seen looming over the Everfree. She had no idea why they were there, but she intended to find out. She sent some soldiers that had not returned yet. "Your highness, have the soldiers returned or given a message of their status?" A guard asked, walking inside. Celestia looked at him and shook her head. "Ah okay, i can report that there have been several violent riots in the Crystal Empire, and they demand to cut all contacts with Equestria." The guard reported, making Celestia sighed. Since she banished her son, there had been several death threats to her because she banished Spike The Brave And Glorious. 'When will the violence end.' Celestia thought, to herself.